April 8, 2019
VIU undergrad Melynda Bergen took home an award from the University of BC (UBC) Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference on March 16, 2019. NANAIMO, BC: Vancouver Island University (VIU) biology student Melynda Bergen made history at the University of BC’s... Read more
April 8, 2019
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to announce Dr. Lynda Phillips has accepted the position of Associate Dean, Faculty of Health and Human Services. She brings 15 years of experience in post-secondary education in British Columbia and a strong background in educational... Read more
April 4, 2019
Budget supports VIU’s key objectives outlined in the Academic Plan and reflects growth through student enrolment, contract delivery, external support for social impact initiatives and the popularity of VIU among international students. Vancouver Island University (VIU) continues to... Read more
April 3, 2019
Matt Lerner has always wanted to travel the world. Growing up in Crofton, he dreamed of jumping on a plane and seeing how other people live their lives. He got his wish after graduating from VIU with a Bachelor of Arts, Major in History, Minor in Political Studies, in January 2014... Read more
April 3, 2019
Hundreds of students and faculty will be participating in Vancouver Island University’s largest showcase event, CREATE 2019 and Research Week. WHEN: April 8 – 13, 2019 WHERE: Various locations across the Nanaimo Campus NANAIMO, BC: Vancouver Island University (... Read more
April 2, 2019
Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Mariners Athletics Department is having a record-breaking year on the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association’s (CCAA’s) national competition circuit. “I don’t think any other CCAA school in the country has achieved... Read more
March 29, 2019
VIU’s Professor of Science in Nursing Carla Tilley is the epitome of a life-long learner. “My kids often ask me, ‘mom, when are you ever going to finally graduate?’” she says. During high school, Tilley took college courses on evenings and weekends. When she... Read more
March 29, 2019
A VIU Ethnoarchaeology research project brings the past to life through the re-creation of ancient-inspired ales hailing from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Scandinavia. Digging up centuries-old artifacts to study human activity may not appeal to everyone, but a Vancouver Island... Read more
March 28, 2019
Maxine Hayman Matilpi (Lakwa) and Barney Williams (Klith-wii-taa) join four other Elders-in-Residence offering support, traditional knowledge and spiritual guidance to students at the Nanaimo Campus. Vancouver Island University (VIU) has two new Elders-in-Residence at the... Read more
March 26, 2019
VIU’s new Centre for Health and Science encourages greater collaboration between students and professionals across all health disciplines. Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) new clinical skills and simulation labs engage students in interprofessional training that allows... Read more
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